Salary guide
Legal Assistant (Litigation)
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £38,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
LegalLitigation
- Litigation assistants help manage complex court cases
Other names this job is known by
- Litigation Assistant
- Caseworker
Key responsibilities
- Support litigation lawyers with case management
- Draft and file court documents
- Conduct legal research
- Liaise with clients, courts, and barristers
- Prepare trial bundles and evidence
- Maintain case records
- Attend hearings and take notes
- Ensure compliance with procedures
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree or diploma in law or legal studies
- Experience in litigation or legal roles
- Organisation and research skills
- IT and document management
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Assistant
- Paralegal
- Litigation Executive
- Solicitor
How to get the job
- Study law or legal studies
- Gain experience in litigation or legal roles
- Progress to assistant or paralegal positions
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